Friends of Egerländer and Bohemian brass music, pay attention!

Hardly any brass music is as well known as the Bohemian. The unmistakable sound embodies Bohemian way of life and Egerländer tradition. The sophisticated music pieces indulge in boundless joy of life, but also convey melancholy and nostalgia for the lost homeland.

The Golden Egerländer is a true insider tip. Since its foundation, the passionate musicians have been filling halls and concert halls all over Germany. This is particularly due to the enormous quality of the orchestra and their music. It's no wonder that the professional musicians have played or are playing nationwide in military or police orchestras, such as the Bands of the German Armed Forces, the Berlin Federal Police Orchestra, and the former Berlin Air Force Band.

Since October 2022, the Golden Egerländer have been led by Edi Sagert, former musician with Ernst Mosch and former conductor of the Original Kapelle Egerland.

With their entertaining, authentic and temperamental style, but also with a lot of feeling, the orchestra shapes their stage performances, of course, in their original Egerländer attire.

Just as the motto of "Favorite melodies from the Egerland" suggests, the focus of the musical performances is on the interpretation of the most beautiful Egerländer sounds, including those from ERNST MOSCH and his Original Egerländer Musikanten. When, for example, the "Rauschenden Birken" resounds, the audience sings along to "Wir sind Kinder von der Eger," or when the "Böhmische Wind" blows softly through the concert hall, every friend of Egerländer brass music gets their money's worth.

Experience a unique concert highlight at the highest level - Fine Egerländer brass music!

ACHTUNG! The show has been rescheduled by the organizer from May 3, 2025, to February 21, 2027. Tickets remain valid or can be returned where they were purchased.

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THE MAGIC NIGHT OF DANCE MUSICALS
An explosion of rhythms and emotions on stage!

Dive into a show that leaves no wishes unfulfilled! With international artists, including stars from the famous London West End, an evening awaits that will not only get you tapping your feet but also dancing and singing along!

The highlights from the greatest dance musicals in the world - packed into an exhilarating show!

Look forward to unforgettable scenes from "Footloose," "Saturday Night Fever," "Flashdance," "Miami Nights," and many other world-famous dance classics. When the petticoats whirl in "Grease," the nuns rock the stage in "Sister Act," and the dance fever from "Dirty Dancing" sends shivers down your spine, it's clear: the audience is right in the middle of the action!

International dance and musical stars, breathtaking costumes, spectacular light shows, and electrifying choreography promise an evening full of magic and passion. Every moment of this show is a sensory experience that you cannot miss!

Experience the dance sensation of the year - live, energetic, and unforgettable!

Doors open: 7:00 PM

Folk music and fresh pop songs for Mother's Day

On Mother's Day, Sunday, May 11, it is traditionally musical at the Cultural and Festival Hall Wittenberge. This year, the popular program "Musik zum Muttertag" features delicious coffee service. Starting at 3:00 PM, moderator Volker Grass will welcome pop singer Undine Lux and the duo Sylvia and Laurent on stage.

Undine Lux is the young pop singer with a pink, likeable charisma. Pink is her favorite color and modern pop is her musical expression. Through her appearance on the ARD show "Schlagerchance" and the ZDF Fernsehgarten, she became known to a very large audience. Great modern pop songs presented by a charming singer. Her own hits: "Zeig wie Du tanzt," "November in Paris," or "Wie Piraten stark" are catchy and potential hits.

From Thuringia comes Sylvia Darko with her musical partner Laurent. As the mountain railway queen of the Oberweißbach mountain and Schwarzatalbahn, the singer is known to a large audience. But not only regionally, the duo presents their program with very atmospheric, folk and modern pop songs across Germany. The new CD "Weil die Musik heut` erklingt" by Sylvia Darko features hits that are hard to top in terms of atmosphere. The audience will undoubtedly be very excited by the two of them.

„Herr Schröder“ means: „The rest is homework“
The state-certified German teacher with his new solo program on May 16, 2025, as a guest in Wittenberge

The Wittenberge audience can look forward to a new German lesson with “Herrn Schröder.” The longest-serving rookie teacher is on the road with his third solo program “The rest is homework” and will teach the guests of the cultural and festival house on Friday, May 16, 2025, starting at 8 PM.
In this double lesson, he will illuminate the way to a better Future II, providing the teacher that we all need. There will be plenty of fun when the teacher announces: “Tablets out, log in and join in. Even in the last row! And if we don’t quite finish: The rest is homework!”
Johannes Schröder aka Herr Schröder is a trained German teacher and comedian/cabaret artist. After twelve years of teaching and a side job as a playground supervisor, he set himself the goal of realizing his own comedy and stage project. With his debut “World of Teacher – A Trauma Comes True,” “Herr Schröder” successfully toured Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
With his second program “Instagrammatik,” he then finally set out on a path to success. His embracing humor makes the chosen Cologne resident an Insta-hero, and his large community celebrates his analyses and well-intentioned advice on school life daily.

Photo © Boris Breuer

Admission: 7:00 PM

The event is sold out.

The year 2025 is likely to be one big party for Tom Gaebel, as two anniversaries are approaching: Tom Gaebel & His Orchestra are celebrating their 20th anniversary, and he himself will turn 50 years old. Good reasons to polish the patent leather shoes, step onto the stage, and together with the fans raise a toast to himself and life, to music and an exciting career.
The musicians have planned this for Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 8 p.m. at the Wittenberg Cultural and Festival House. The big anniversary tour will come to the Elbe city and present "Nur das Beste" from Tom Gaebel and his orchestra.
Stefan Raab introduced the then completely unknown young man in tuxedo and bow tie on his TV Total New Year's Eve edition in 2004. Already in the fall of 2005, Tom Gaebel presented himself to a large audience with "Introducing: Myself". He filled a musical niche right from the start, somewhere between Frank Sinatra and Michael Bublé, between New York and Las Vegas, and was seen as the German answer to classic American entertainment.
This was followed by 20 exciting and successful years with eleven album productions and corresponding concert tours, countless Sinatra concerts, film hits from James Bond & Co., as well as TV shows. By now, Tom Gaebel has even written his own Swinging Christmas cookbook, fitting for his annual Christmas tours. With his Christmas program, he already delighted the audience at the Wittenberg Festival House in late 2022.
When he brings "Nur das Beste" from his musical career to the stage in May 2025, and with that already having the agony of choice, he must also find time in his program to introduce his brand new, twelfth album, which is set to be released on his 50th birthday.

Remaining tickets may still be available at the box office on-site.

Scenic gala with enchanting melodies from the world of operetta
Musical direction Julija Domaseva
Soloists of the Harz Theater
Harz Symphony Orchestra

“Operettengold” is a charming tribute to the genre of the grand, so-called silver and golden operettas. With much charm and ease, the soloists of the Harz Theater, the Ensemble Tanz Harz, and the Harz Symphony Orchestra play with the lovable quirks that are both laughable and mournful, tapping their feet and passionately enthralled by the often deemed “little opera.” Ralph Benatzky, Emmerich Kálmán, Franz Lehár, Paul Lincke, Carl Millöcker, Johann Strauss, and many more – the musical treasures they created guarantee a cheerful operetta enjoyment full of winks and sweet amusement.

Doors open: 6:30 PM

Tickets are available exclusively at the Tourist Information Wittenberge (Tel. 03877/9291-81/-82).

The Dream Magic Tree has a birthday and its two forest spirits, Moosmutzel and Waldwuffel, want to give it a colorful jubilee celebration. Suddenly, Agga Knack bursts in, the wild dream bug, and she wants to join the party too. She even brought a children's luck rocket. Moosmutzel repeatedly catches Agga Knack in the dream leaves, she can't even keep her hands off the very small birthday cake dream leaf. But the children will keep a close watch. Even Waldwuffel's weekly sleep sheep, Miepchen Himmelblau, is keeping a sharp eye out. But there! Again! Agga Knack is no longer allowed to join the celebration! Agga disappears and - "zappzerapp" - a blue rain dream leaf does too. So what, it was just a rain dream leaf. Without rain, the sun always shines, and that's what Waldwuffel has always wished for. To prevent rain at the jubilee celebration, Moosmutzel and Waldwuffel tear off all the blue leaves and throw them into the stream next to the Dream Magic Tree. The cloud spirit Zausel is deeply offended by this. He collects his clouds and even takes Waldwuffel’s beloved Miepchen with him. And right after that, suddenly the stream has run away. The Dream Magic Tree will wilt if Zausel doesn't bring back the clouds! Oh dear, what now?

Admission: 14:00 Uhr

Arabic music influences are mixed with Israeli folk music, but also jazz, funk, folk, and afro beats come into play. They themselves call it Falafel Pop. The sympathetic sibling duo Mike and Kim Rauss delights under the name KAYAM with their beautiful music. They combine various music genres. Arabic music influences are mixed with Israeli folk music, but also jazz, funk, folk, and afro beats come into play. They themselves call it Falafel Pop. Growing up as a sibling duo in Israel, they have also spent time in England and Germany. Kim sings and plays the Celtic harp, while Mike accompanies on guitar, sings, and beatboxes. The dynamic and atmospheric songs take the listener on a wonderfully relaxed journey.
Press reviews
“Omens,” a beautiful and dreamy piece of folk that revolves around loops and lushly plucked guitars, sparkling harp, and the breathtakingly beautiful harmonies of the siblings. The Joy Of Violent Movement
On their captivating new album Omens, the Berlin group KAYAM creates a hypnotic, atmospheric intertwining of pop and folk. Obscure Sound
What if one could explore the musical landscape in absolute freedom by mixing styles, cultures, and influences according to instinct? Well, KAYAM does exactly that, delivering material that is not only sonically demanding but also lyrically transformative, allowing the listener to completely relax and lose themselves in the greatness of their art.

OPEN AIR:
LETTERS FROM THE ATTIC
...a journey to love in olden times

It all began with an inconspicuous wooden box that was found many years ago in the attic of "Wittlerin's living room". During the Corona pandemic, the box miraculously returned to House Jabel No. 20 and revealed its secrets to the current owner, Tine Wittler: in the form of old letters from the year 1919, written by Anna to Heinrich, telling (not only) the story of a love affair with obstacles. A touching and amusing journey to love in old times, inspired by reality. Presented by Tine Wittler & KULTURBAR WENDLAND e.V. exactly where it all began... OPEN AIR in the garden of "Wittlerin's living room".

"As always, drinks and snacks are available at the interactive bar."

Admission: 1 hour before the event starts

The event is sold out!

OPEN AIR:
LETTERS FROM THE ATTIC
...a journey to love in olden times

It all began with an inconspicuous wooden box that was found many years ago in the attic of "Wittlerin's living room". During the Corona pandemic, the box miraculously returned to House Jabel No. 20 and revealed its secrets to the current owner, Tine Wittler: in the form of old letters from the year 1919, written by Anna to Heinrich, telling (not only) the story of a love affair with obstacles. A touching and amusing journey to love in old times, inspired by reality. Presented by Tine Wittler & KULTURBAR WENDLAND e.V. exactly where it all began... OPEN AIR in the garden of "Wittlerin's living room".

"As always, drinks and snacks are available at the interactive bar."

Admission: 1 hour before the event starts

The event is sold out!

“Everything is Everything” is the 5th album by Freddy Fischer & His Cosmic Rocktime Band and beautifully describes the connecting but never homogenizing idea of disco, a music genre that manages to get everyone to groove to a pounding beat while allowing them to float above it. On “Everything is Everything,” the band, now operating as a trio, comes very close to their powerful and danceable live sound while sometimes sounding almost chamber-like. It has also become their most narrative album. Thus, the discotheque remains a place of longing but is this time concretely located “between the department store and down the stairs of McDonald's...” Its purpose continues to be to break the boundaries of everyday life and become a part of everything in the moment of dance. There is also love not far away, of course, still the force that holds everything together and to which not only “My Most Beautiful Song” is sung. One could say disco chanson, combining the groovy introversion of Bill Withers with the more artistic moments of Udo Jürgens. And in the almost experimental “Dream 1,” there is even a lampchop-like phrasing. Freddy Fischer with Fender Rhodes organ and various synths, Ron Rocktime on bass, and Ritchie Rocktime on drums come very closely together this time and tell of the darkness of pain and the possibility of dissolving it. Sometimes serious and universal, sometimes whimsically silly and concrete as in “Bumtchicke,” and sometimes raw and ethereal at the same time, as in the last track of the album “Silver Paths,” where the band propels itself into space on a tripping groove with the help of freely swinging synth waves.

With unforgettable hits like “Blinded By The Light,” “Davy’s On The Road Again,” and “Mighty Quinn,” Manfred Mann’s Earth Band has made music history. On June 6th, the rock legends will be guests at the Kultur- und Festspielhaus Wittenberge – a must-see for all fans of timeless rock music!

For over four decades, the band has thrilled audiences with sensational live performances. Founded in 1971 by Manfred Mann, the Earth Band quickly became one of the most successful rock acts of the 70s and 80s. Mick Rogers, who is still with the band as a founding member, and Robert Hart (ex-Bad Company) as the charismatic voice of the band ensure that MMEB sounds more powerful and rockier than ever today. After disbanding in 1988, Manfred Mann revived the band in 1992 – since then, it has once again captivated audiences worldwide.

Experience an electrifying show full of legendary classics and a band that has lost none of its passion for playing. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable evening full of rock history!

• Manfred Mann – Keyboards, Vocals
• Mick Rogers – Guitar, Vocals
• Robert Hart – Vocals
• Steve Kinch – Bass Guitar
• John Lingwood – Drums

OPEN AIR:
LETTERS FROM THE ATTIC
...a journey to love in olden times

It all began with an inconspicuous wooden box that was found many years ago in the attic of "Wittlerin's living room". During the Corona pandemic, the box miraculously returned to House Jabel No. 20 and revealed its secrets to the current owner, Tine Wittler: in the form of old letters from the year 1919, written by Anna to Heinrich, telling (not only) the story of a love affair with obstacles. A touching and amusing journey to love in old times, inspired by reality. Presented by Tine Wittler & KULTURBAR WENDLAND e.V. exactly where it all began... OPEN AIR in the garden of "Wittlerin's living room".

"As always, drinks and snacks are available at the interactive bar."

Admission: 1 hour before the event starts

The event is sold out!

OPEN AIR:
LETTERS FROM THE ATTIC
...a journey to love in olden times

It all began with an inconspicuous wooden box that was found many years ago in the attic of "Wittlerin's living room". During the Corona pandemic, the box miraculously returned to House Jabel No. 20 and revealed its secrets to the current owner, Tine Wittler: in the form of old letters from the year 1919, written by Anna to Heinrich, telling (not only) the story of a love affair with obstacles. A touching and amusing journey to love in old times, inspired by reality. Presented by Tine Wittler & KULTURBAR WENDLAND e.V. exactly where it all began... OPEN AIR in the garden of "Wittlerin's living room".

"As always, drinks and snacks are available at the interactive bar."

Admission: 1 hour before the event starts

The event is sold out!

What do we all get worked up about? About the parking ticket on the windshield, the slow cashier at the supermarket checkout, about the federal government, and about the weather.
That's why Bernd Stelter advises in his new program: "Don't get upset. Just gives you wrinkles!", with which he will be a guest on Saturday, June 14, 2025 from 8:00 p.m. at the Wittenberg Culture and Festival House.
Because when we get angry, when we are furious, the glabella fold between the eyebrows digs deep into our skin. That's why it's called the frown line. And everyone sees this outburst of emotion.
However, when we laugh, our skin improves. With a smile on our faces, we become more attractive to our fellow human beings. The opposite sex is drawn to us, and laughing is healthy. The lungs are trained, the brain gets an oxygen shower.

Photo (c) Bernd Stelter

Doors open: 7:00 p.m.

From old to new! The Hamburg band Goldmeister (Chris Dunker and Philipp Ohleyer) have been doing this since 2018. Goldmeister mixes the swing of the Roaring Twenties à la Gatsby with contemporary German hip hop. The result feels as if Goldmeister has discovered an elixir that has been obvious for at least twenty years, but no one dared to grasp it. Because magically, the songs penned by Peter Fox, the Fanta 4, Fettes Brot, Jan Delay, and others connect with cheerful blasts of brass, banjo, and piano to create an equally organic and virulent future mix of the refined kind. In the twenties of the 21st century, it is essential to formulate the party sound of the future for dancing on the volcano. Goldmeister has found this sound.
With their two albums "Alles Gold" and "Willkommen in den Zwanzigern!", Goldmeister has already made appearances on various TV shows, including "Willkommen bei Carmen Nebel", "My hit, your song" on ProSieben, with Andrea Kiewel in the ZDF Fernsehgarten, in the ZDF Morgenmagazin, and at the RBB Elbland Festival. They delighted visitors at the Brandenburg Gate during the World Cup fan mile just as they did at the same location during the ZDF New Year's Gala and were also present at large events in Vienna and Switzerland. Goldmeister has also performed on numerous major cultural and jazz festival stages and recently energized Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Federal Press Ball.

Photo: Christoph Köstlin

ELBE Beatz - a lively party evening with DJ and
“100% Stereoact”, packed with potential hits between Deep House and electrifying pop and schlager melodies.

40 years on stage, over 1,000 of his own chanson compositions, 8 solo albums - for his Best-of interim balance, singer, pianist, and songwriter Rainer Bielfeldt can draw from a wealth of experience.

Thus, he presents a carefully selected collection of chansons chosen by him and his fans that touch and amuse. His "Gutter Princess," which has long since become a classic, will not be missing.

For Rainer, it’s a home game, as he has been living in the Wendland for a few years - and for us, it’s a great pleasure! - As always, there are drinks and tasty treats at the participation counter.

Admission: 1 hour before the start of the event